Grant Compliance & Administrator Specialist

About the Role

Mercy House is seeking a detail-oriented Grant Compliance & Administration Specialist to manage state and federal housing grants, with a focus on programs funded through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). This role ensures compliance, financial accuracy, and audit readiness across all grant activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with DHCD and other grant requirements 
• Manage CAMS portal, including drawdowns and reporting 
• Track grant budgets, expenditures, and documentation 
• Review expenses to ensure alignment with approved funding 
• Maintain audit-ready records and reports 
• Support Finance Committee and audit requests 

Qualifications

• 3+ years of grant administration or financial oversight experience 
• Experience with government grants (DHCD, HUD, or similar) preferred 
• Strong Excel and financial tracking skills 
• Detail-oriented with ability to interpret regulations